This year I wanted to simplify our Christmas tree’s decor. We opted to add white lights, a sparkling garland, and homemade salt dough ornaments. It’s the perfect touch of matching coziness and my kids are so proud that they had such an active hand in making our tree’s final beauty come together. Thankfully, salt dough …
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You guys! Christmas is in a week and a half?! I am equal parts excited and panicked. Have you squared away your holiday plans yet? Christmas dinner is a big deal – it puts the cap on a (hopefully) great day. Many families have strong menu traditions for their Christmas dinner. If that’s NOT you, …
Today’s holiday gift guide is for the expecting mom in your life. Perhaps your sister, friend, relative, coworker, spouse, or hello, yourself is expecting. Pamper them (or yourself!) a bit and embrace that bump! Holiday Gift Guide: For the Expecting Mom Slippers New, luxe slippers are a great option for an expecting mom. Swollen feet …
December is full of holidays—and that means it’s also full of days off school. Keep the little ones at your place entertained with these fun holiday crafts for kids! In honor of 2020, we have a special one at the end so DON’T MISS IT! First Day of Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids Snow Globe: …
In a world where writing seems to have become the deciding factor on whether or not a child has retained information, adults are often putting pressure on children to write what they’ve learned. We often hear parents say “My kid hates writing,” but could it be that we are are asking them to write too …
This post is in partnership with The Op Games It’s time for a Family Game Night! With all this time at home with the family, we have started regular Family Game Nights, to not only get the teenagers to leave their room, but to give us a chance to routinely laugh as a family. We …
Thanks to COVID-19, I found myself needing to work from home full time. Among the many problems this created, the biggest was the fact that I had absolutely no spot to keep my work private and to take virtual meetings without my kids sounding like tornadoes behind me. We had already moved our kids into …
This morning I was on Good Day Chicago doing a segment on crafts that kids can make and give to friends and family as gifts. The main craft of the show was how to make Snowman Handprint Ornaments. These are a great gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members. Sometimes you just can’t …
Winter has always been my favorite season to be pregnant. I don’t swell as much as I do during my summer pregnancies, delicious food abounds, and holiday maternity outfits are truly stunning – what’s not to love? Well, for starters, the holidays can be an especially stressful time of year. There are so many obligations …
It’s time for DIY Name Plates for Thanksgiving. It’s been super chilly in the Pacific Northwest this week. My daughter keeps asking if it’s winter yet, but then quickly corrects herself by saying, “Nope! I see leaves falling from the trees – it’s fall still!” We bundled up for a brisk walk and decided to …
Has anyone thought of telling their kids that Santa won’t be coming to deliver presents this year because of Covid-19? That it would not be smart for him to go into every single person’s house in the world and then come into ours? I know I’m not alone in Covid-19 taking a hit to my …
What better way to get the little ones excited about Thanksgiving than by doing some fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids together?! Some can serve as décor, some will make great place settings at your table, but the best ones you can all eat together! 😉 Rice Krispie Turkeys- Alegoo Kids will love constructing turkeys out …